Vacancy
Announcement: 14-0015533
Job
Title:Programme Officer
Post
Type / Grade:FT, NOB
Duty
Stations:Nairobi
Deadline
for application: 16 September 2014
Accountability: Under
the direct supervision of the program advisor and overall supervision of Deputy
Country Director.
The
programme officer will undertake the following tasks;
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Provide regular support to the field on distribution procedures,
identifying areas requiring improvements both operationally and technically
·
Liaise with technical units at the country office to ensure
there is coordinated support to the field offices from Nairobi
·
Arrange and actively participate in technical working groups
that will be required in the implementation of specific activities which may be
on going or new initiatives introduced to improve program efficiency
·
Prepare and disseminate analytical and critical reports
including proposals on improvement in operation
·
Liaison with other UN Agencies, Cooperative Partners and the
Government in providing technical or other assistance required in the
implementation of WFP projects
·
Prepare funding proposal to donors as specified or in the format
prescribed by the donor
·
Prepare periodic reports on the progress of operational projects
for donors and the government as required
·
Ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures
with respect to WFP food assistance
·
Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications, Experience and Critical Success Factors:
·
University Degree in Project Management, Public Administration
and Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or a related field. Masters Degree in
relevant disciplines will be an asset
·
Minimum of five years of postgraduate progressively responsible
professional experience in programme design with Government, NGO or
international organization.
·
Good analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of
judgement, tact, negotiating skills and an ability to communicate clearly both
orally and in writing is required.
·
Ability to work in a team, and establish effective working
relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
·
Ability to cope with situations which may threaten health or
safety; flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description.
·
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work
relationships with counterparts and staff within the office, host population,
donors, NGOs and other UN agencies;
·
Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and
monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision
Interested and qualified Candidates are requested to submit
online applications only according to the following procedures:
·
Step 1 : Create your online CV
·
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements
and “Apply” to submit your application.
Note: You must complete Step 2 in order for
your application to be considered for this vacancy.
If you have any queries relating to this VA please send them to: Nairobi.Hr@wfp.org
Vacancy
Announcement 14-0015532
Job
Title:Programme Officer (Safety Nets)
Post
Type / Grade:Service Contract, NOC Equivalent
Duty
Stations:Nairobi
Date
of issue: 3 September 2014
Deadline
for application: 16 September 2014
Introduction: WFP
is providing support to the National Social Protection Secretariat to ensure
that Kenya’s food assistance programmes (Kenya’s oldest and largest safety
nets) in the arid and semi-arid lands are well-integrated into the national
programme.
The aim is to ensure that the whole portfolio of safety nets
in the arid lands meets the needs of food insecure and vulnerable households
efficiently and effectively, and coherently addresses the range of needs
including chronic vulnerability, relief, and resilience.
Accountability: Under
the direct supervision of the Head of the Innovations the incumbent will be
responsible for:
Major
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Facilitating development of a strategy for integration of food
assistance into the single registry and social protection framework.
·
Planning and implementing a registration exercise to bring WFP’s
programmes into the single registry.
·
Representing WFP in stakeholder coordination meetings.
·
Developing and rolling out a communication strategy for the
initiative.
·
Based on data from the single registry, analyzing who is
receiving what, where and under which programme (4W analysis), and working with
relevant stakeholders to analyze additional food security data identify who
should be receiving what, where, and under which programme (4W decisions).
·
Working with all stakeholders to agree a complementarity
strategy that harmonizes programme objectives and delivery.
·
Supporting development of a transition strategy and agreements
with the government for increased commitment to key food assistance programmes
in the country.
·
Support the development of national guidelines for providing
food assistance within the national social protection framework.
·
Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications, Experience and Critical Success Factors:
·
A Masters degree in one or more of the following disciplines:
economics, agriculture, international relations, business administration,
social sciences, development studies or a field relevant to international
development assistance.
·
Minimum 5 years (of which 3 international) professional
postgraduate experience in planning, design and implementation of humanitarian
and development programmes with at least three years spent at the country /
implementation level in developing countries.
·
Strong understanding of the theory and application of food
security, livelihoods, and safety net programmes.
·
Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of
in-kind food, cash and voucher transfers.
·
Good understanding of targeting, monitoring and evaluation
methodologies and their application.
·
Knowledge of major humanitarian, recovery and development
challenges and issues, specifically strategies for poverty and hunger
reduction.
·
Knowledge of issues related to international development
cooperation and humanitarian assistance.
·
A good understanding of WFP policies and programming
requirements with a working knowledge of project finance, costing, budgeting
and procurement etc.
·
Knowledge and understanding of UN’s role in development
cooperation.
·
Good interpersonal skills, teamwork spirit and ability to work
in multicultural settings.
·
A high level of proficiency in English with a working knowledge
of Swahili.
Interested and qualified Candidates are requested to submit
online applications only according to the following procedures:
·
Step 1 : Create your online CV
·
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements
and “Apply” to submit your application.
Note: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to
be considered for this vacancy.
If you have any queries relating to this VA please send them to: Nairobi.Hr@wfp.org
WFP is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.